Observe safety precautions and established safety procedures for performing work and using equipment and cleaning supplies. Report safety hazards according to policies and procedures, and to Supervisor or designee. Note any required repairs (painting, plumbing, carpentry, or electrical) and report needed repairs to Supervisor or designee.

Ability to successfully operate a variety of high powered cleaning equipment.

Ability to withstand frequent exposure to water and disinfectant chemicals.

Competence in both oral and written English.

Ability to write legible and detailed information.

Ability to sign (name) on reports and/or other matter pertaining to the Department.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations and courteous communications with staff, physicians, patients, family members, Hospital and University officials, and the general public.

C.A.R.E.S. CRITERIA:

Must demonstrate collaboration; accountability; respect; excellence; and service.
Works with team members and peers in and outside of their immediate work group to create an exceptional experience for patients, students and other visitors; looks for ways to achieve departmental/institutional results by partnering.
Accepts responsibility for his/her actions to provide health care and or ancillary functions in a highly efficient and compassionate manner. The employee must function as a Steward (Have Ownership) of the Howard values that foster a commitment to improving the patient and student experience, organizational efficiency and the environment.
Embraces diversity; cares holistically for those we serve; treats all as we would like to be treated; manages the patient’s right to privacy with meticulous care 100% of the time and keeps patient and proprietary information about the institution confidential.
Anticipates the patient’s and student’s needs, presents as a model representative of the institution and maintains high standards of care while striving to improve performance and create exceptional experiences for our customers.
Behaves in a friendly, resourceful and professional manner towards all they encounter; treats patients, students and visitors in the same way that they would want their family members or themselves to be treated.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.).

One (1) year of Environmental or janitorial work experience preferably, in a healthcare facility.

May be required to lift up to 75 pounds. Possible exposure to hospital related hazards including but not limited to chemical and radiological materials, heavy lifting, machinery, electrical equipment, temperature extremes, weather conditions, BBP and infectious agents.